Resolution 12-027(A) Forming a Water and Sewer Rate Task Force

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Mayor

RESOLUTION 12-027(A)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING A WATER AND SEWER RATE TASK FORCE.

WHEREAS, Setting fair water and sewer rates has long been a contentious issue for the City Council; and

WHEREAS, Establishing a task force to review the existing rates and the rate structure for 2013 is desired; and

WHEREAS, The task force should review the current rates and proposed rates for 2013 and provide Council with a written report and recommendations; and

WHEREAS, The task force shall be compromised of five members of the community who are residents of the City and two City Councilmembers; and

WHEREAS, The appointmentS of the task force will be by appointment of the Mayor with approval of the City Council and have an open advertisement time that closes on April 3rd with the appointments to take place at the April 9th meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Homer City Council hereby establishes the Water and Sewer Rate Task Force and authorizes the City Clerk to begin advertising for applicants interested in serving.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force shall be comprised of five community members who are residents of the City and two City Councilmembers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force will be supported by appropriate staff determined by the City Manager.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force will present to the City Council their findings and recommendations no later than June 25, 2013.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 27th day of March, 2012.

CITY OF HOMER

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JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: Unknown at this time. Possible staff overtime and consultant or legal fees.